Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire

Name: Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire
Uploaded: 2026-04-09T22:11:33Z
Duration: 2 min 26 s

FOX LOCAL New York · Apr 9, 2026 · 2m 26s

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah and opening diplomatic channels, marking a potential step toward stabilizing the region amid a fragile ceasefire. U.S.-brokered peace talks involving Israel, Iran and other parties remain scheduled for Saturday, while tensions persist in the Middle East and military forces stay on alert.